God’s Word Translation
Psalms 147:6
6The Lord gives relief to those who are oppressed. He brings wicked people down to the ground.
Psalms 147:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground.
Context of Psalms 147:6
4He determines the number of stars. He gives each one a name. 5Our Lord is great, and his power is great. There is no limit to his understanding. The Lord gives relief to those who are oppressed. He brings wicked people down to the ground. 7Sing to the Lord a song of thanksgiving. Make music to our God with a lyre. 8He covers the sky with clouds. He provides rain for the ground. He makes grass grow on the mountains.
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מְעוֹדֵ֣ד עֲנָוִ֣ים יְהוָ֑ה מַשְׁפִּ֖יל רְשָׁעִ֣ים עֲדֵי־אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 147:6
- Psalms 25:9He leads humble people to do what is right, and he teaches them his way.
- Psalms 37:11Oppressed people will inherit the land and will enjoy unlimited peace.
- Psalms 145:14The Lord supports everyone who falls. He straightens ⌞the backs⌟ of those who are bent over.
- Psalms 146:8The Lord gives sight to blind people. The Lord straightens ⌞the backs⌟ of those who are bent over. The Lord loves righteous people.
- Psalms 149:4because the Lord takes pleasure in his people. He crowns those who are oppressed with victory.
- 1 Samuel 2:8He raises the poor from the dust. He lifts the needy from the trash heap in order to make them sit with nobles and even to make them inherit a glorious throne. “The pillars of the earth are the Lord’s. He has set the world on them.
- Zephaniah 2:3Search for the Lord, all you humble people in the land who carry out his justice. Search for what is right. Search for humility. Maybe you will find shelter on the day of the Lord’s anger.
- Matthew 5:5Blessed are those who are gentle. They will inherit the earth.
- James 4:10Humble yourselves in the Lord’s presence. Then he will give you a high position.
- 1 Peter 3:4Rather, beauty is something internal that can’t be destroyed. Beauty expresses itself in a gentle and quiet attitude which God considers precious.
- 1 Peter 5:6Be humbled by God’s power so that when the right time comes he will honor you.
- Psalms 55:23But you, O God, will throw ⌞wicked people⌟ into the deepest pit. Bloodthirsty and deceitful people will not live out half their days. But I will trust you.
- Psalms 73:18You put them in slippery places and make them fall into ruin.
- Psalms 146:9The Lord protects foreigners. The Lord gives relief to orphans and widows. But he keeps wicked people from reaching their goal.
- 2 Peter 2:4God didn’t spare angels who sinned. He threw them into hell, where he has secured them with chains of darkness and is holding them for judgment.
Commentaries on Psalms 147:6
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6The Lord lifteth up the meek - The humble; the poor; the bowed down; the oppressed. See the notes at Psalm 146:8: “The Lord raiseth them that are bowed down.” He casteth the wicked down to the ground - See the notes at Psalm 146:9: “The way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6God delivers justice to both the poor and the wicked (Psalms 55:22; 140:12; 145:14; 146:7).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. That power is put forth for the good of the meek and suffering pious, and confusion of the wicked (Psa 146:8, 9).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 147
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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